# Top 50 Mobile Startup Investors in South Korea in June 2026 ## Capstone Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 37 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Mobile, Gaming Capstone Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs seeking success with fresh ideas. ## Strong Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Los Angeles, California, United States - Relevant deals: 23 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Health Care Strong Ventures is a generalist VC firm based in LA and Seoul, backing early-stage startups with a focus on Korean founders. ## Kakao Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 15 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence We are an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp. & the most active, startup-friendly early stage VC of Korea. (Limited Partnerships, not strategic.). ## Coolidge Corner Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 13 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Health Care Coolidge Corner Investment (CCVC) provides Seed and Seed+ funding to the most innovative tech startup companies in Korea. They proudly provide their portfolio companies a customized support in professional incubating, growth hacking, strategy, network and more. ## Stonebridge Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 12 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Mobile Stonebridge capital, Stonebridge ventures, Specializing in Venture Capital, Private Equity Fund Management ## Big Basin Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cupertino, California, United States - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Apps, Software Big Basin Capital is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, investing in early-stage startups in Korea and the United States. ## Bokwang Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Mobile, Health Care Bokwang Investment is a Korean investment management firm that supports funds and management for small- and medium-sized companies. ## KB Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology Founded in 1990, KB Investment Co., Ltd. (KBIC) is one of Korea’s leading investment firms of venture capital and private equity funds with over USD 2.6 Billion of asset under management as of December 2023. KBIC is a subsidiary of KB Financial Group, Korea’s premier financial group with the largest domestic customer base as well as the widestnetwork of service branches in Korea.KBIC’s team is recognized for industry thought leadership, a broad network of powerful industry relationships, and a unique professional investment approach to investing. KBIC passionately support our portfolio companies with active guidance in all key aspects of team building, strategy, operations and governance ## Devsisters Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Gaming, Biotechnology Venture Capital firm in Korea. We are interested in early-stage investment in gaming, healthcare/biotech, IT services and high technology companies. ## InfoBank - Type: VC Fund - Location: Gyeongju, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Apps InfoBank develops and provides mobile messaging solutions and other related services.The company offers business messaging services such as SMS, LMS, and multimedia message services; interactive media services; smart car solutions; and integrated online and offline payment services.InfoBank was founded in 1995 and is based in Gyeongju, SouthKorea. ## DSC Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology DSC Investments invests in early stage and growth companies in the field of corporate identify and focus, IT, software, biotechnology, machinery, and future high-growth areas such as environment and resources. ## Korea Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Biotechnology, Health Care Korea Investment Partners (KIP) is a leading venture capital & private equity firm that has over 30 years of experience in providing venture capital to bold and innovative entrepreneurs who want to change the world. Korea Investment Partners invests in leading pioneers like Kakao(KOSDAQ:035720), Naver(KRX:035420), YGEntertainment(KOSDAQ:122870), Bodyfriend, Osstem Implant(KOSDAQ:048260), Doubleu Games(KOSDAQ:192080) and Didi Chuxing. KIP manages over 20 venture and private equity funds with US$1.8 billion in total assets under management. The company operates globally from its Seoul headquarters office with other locations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale. ## SBVA - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce Established in 2000 as an early-stage venture capital arm of SoftBank Group, SBVA has a storied history of empowering extraordinary entrepreneurs across the globe. In 2023, we joined forces with The Edgeof, a global startup ecosystem builder founded by Taizo Son, JP Lee, and Atsushi Taira and began our new chapter as an independent entity with arenewed commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancement. ## Industrial Bank of Korea - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) is committed to honoring its charter of financing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The Bank has extended the scope of its expertise to provide a comprehensive range of financial services to individual customers in a quest to emerge as a leading financial services group. In pursuit of that goal, IBK is makingevery effort to enhance its competitiveness, achieve balanced growth and strengthen its global presence.The Bank employs around 10,000 staff and operates a distribution network of 612 branches including 12 overseas branches. Providing complementary services, the Bank also operates several subsidiaries: IBK Capital Corporation, IBK-SG Asset Management, IBK System Co., Ltd., and IBK Credit Information Corporation. In 2008, IBK Investment & Securities was launched, focused on meeting the needs of SME customers for services such as IPOs and M&As. Moreover, strategic alliance with Korea Investment Holdings enhances product competitiveness and affiliation with the National Post Office promoting easy customer access to IBK banking services. ## Altos Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Menlo Park, California, United States - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services We are privileged to invest on behalf of institutional investors, most with charitable, educational, or non-profit missions. Serving entrepreneurs is a calling for us, and we look to partner with companies with an equally strong sense of purpose. ## Naver - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Apps Naver operates as a search engine and e-commerce platform providing fintech, digital content, and cloud services.The company introduces innovative search services such as ‘Comprehensive Search,’ ‘Knowledge iN,’ and ‘Real-time Rising Keyword.' It also offers UGC services such as Blog and Cafe; Junior Naver, a children’s portal; Happybean, anonline donation portal. NAVER launched its Webtoon service in June 2004 and has pioneered the distribution and consumption of webtoons, also known as digital comics. In addition, NAVER also offers services for the global market, including the mobile messenger LINE through LINE Corporation, NAVER’s subsidiary; the video messenger Snow; and the group communication service BAND.NAVER is also involved in software development and distribution; performances and exhibitions business; mobile content development and distribution; search advertising; internet commerce and customer service business; the operation and security services of IT infrastructure; operating online shopping services, and mobile applications marketing.Lee Hae-Jin and Lee Joon-ho headquartered the company in Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea in 1999. ## Hana Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care Hana Ventures is a corporate venture capital of Hana Financial Group. ## Bass Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Information Technology Bass Investment is a Investment Firm. ## Daekyo Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Mobile Apps, Biotechnology Daekyo Investment is a venture capital firm specialized in development of venture industry. ## L&S Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Manufacturing, Software L&S Venture Capital is a venture capital firm. L&S Venture Capital is specializing in incubation, seed, early, and expansion stage investments. L&S Venture Capital invests in electronic components, including smart phones, pads, televisions and grid; telecommunications equipments; green energy sector, such as solar, wind, fuel cell, LED,and EV; machineries; broadcasting; nanotechnology; intelligent robotics; telematics; medical equipments; media contents, which inlcude creation, distribution and new media. L&S Venture Capital primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul, Gyeonggi region, and Chungnam province. L&S Venture Capital was founded in 2006 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. ## Shinhan Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce Shinhan Capital is a credit-specialized company offering corporate finance services for its clients. It provides financial services, lease, corporate loans, investment financing, housing loans, installment financing, etc. Shinhan Capital was established in 1991. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. ## Nextdream Angel Club - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 6 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Mobile Apps, Software, Health Care Nextdream Angel Club provides startup angel investment and solutions. ## IMM Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Kangnam, Cholla-namdo, South Korea - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Software Korean alternative asset investment firm ## Yoonmin Foundation - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Apps Yunmin Foundation provides start-up support, youth challenge school, and online start-up education. ## Mirae Asset Venture Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology Mirae Asset Venture Investment invests in specialized enterprises and provides technology, funding and management consulting. ## TheVentures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care TheVentures provides their portfolio companies access to on staff world class experts in recruiting, PR, marketing, early stage customer acquisition, raising money, and strategy. They even provide engineering and design support, co-building products with the founding team, while assiting in hiring those difficult to recruit early engineers. ## Lotte Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Manufacturing Lotte Ventures is a venture capital firm that is based in South Korea. ## AddVenture - Type: VC Fund - Location: Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Internet, E-Commerce, Software AddVenture is a region & stage agnostic venture capital fund with a Russian origin. Our investment range is $1-10M. ## SBI Investment Korea - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence SBI Investment Co., Ltd. has established itself as a true partner of the Republic of Korea venture business development in the past 28 years as a venture capital concept introduced first in Korea in 1986 was even unfamiliar concept of 'venture'. SBI Investment Co., Ltd. is a direct excavation domestic / other promising venturesinvestment as well as domestic / external funding attracted through cooperation with institutional investors and technology, marketing, public offering (IPO), the law, adhere to the role which has been providing comprehensive services such as Value-up tax. ## Kolon Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Biotechnology, Software, Pharmaceutical Kolon Investment, Inc. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in buyouts, mezzanine, corporate restructuring, growth capital, and turnaround investment. It prefers to invest in electronic components, petroleum, energy, computer, and telecommunications equipment. The firm primarily invests in South Korea with a focus in Seoul,Gyeonggi, Incheon, and Gyeongbuk. Kolon Investment, Inc. was established in 2000 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.Source: Businessweek ## Hyundai Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Medical, Health Care, Software Hyundai Investment Network Co., Ltd. provides financial advisory, and mergers and acquisitions strategy consulting services. The company offers financial advisory funding; consulting services; advisory services for ship charter and vessel acquisition; and investment services for natural resource exploration, development, and production. It alsoprovides financial product brokerage and project financing services. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. ## SK Telecom - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Corporate Round, Series A - Focus: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software SK Telecom is dedicated to developing advanced telecommunications technologies for the mobile lifestyle. SK Telecom has established an ecosystem by forming strategic alliances with Asia's information communications operators. In addition, they actively participate in a variety of international cooperation activities with overseastelecommunication institutions, as well as international organizations including the ITU, PTC and CDG, and more. Through such efforts, they continue to reinforce their competency and reach out to the world. ## Smilegate Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care Smilegate Investment, founded in 1999 originally as MVP Capital, is a venture capital and private equity firm that grows remarkably alongside invested companies. Since initial venture capital funding in 2000, the firm has since organized and managed more than 30 venture capital and private equity funds and has invested in more than 200 companieswith promising growth potential. ## Korea Credit Guarantee Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Daegu, Taegu-jikhalsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Korea Credit Guarantee Fund operates as a public financial institution. ## Aviram Jenik - Type: Angel - Location: Cupertino, California, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Angel, Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence Venture Capitalist, investor and former Enterpreneur. Founder x5, profitable bootstraps, 3 exits; investor x30+ in Israel, Silicon Valley and Korea; passion for: cyber security, building scalable B2B companies ## KDB Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology KDB Capital Corp. operates as a credit specialized and corporate restructuring company in South Korea.It provides equipment leasing services for various properties, including machineries, ships, IT equipments, medical equipments, automation equipments, transportation machineries, educational research equipments, construction machineries, heavy,and other equipments for social services.The company provides venture capital for companies operating in various areas, including computer and related components, semiconductors and equipment, telecommunication and accessories, software, multimedia, precision chemistry, environment, biotechnology, content/fashion, mechatronics, and entertainment.In addition, the company offers services to help distressed companies, including merger and acquisition, business consulting, merger and acquisition loan, rescheduling, acquisition of stocks, operating loan fund for restructuring, and consulting for corporate reinforcement; funding services, such as working capital, project financing, and equipment funding; financing via acquiring account receivables from corporations; and credit card services.The company was established in 1972 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. KDB Capital Corp. is subsidiary of The Korea Development Bank. ## TBT Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Information Technology, Finance, Software TBT Partners is an investment firm. ## Nice Investment Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Yongdungpo, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Health Care, Information Technology, Software NICE Investment Partners is a new technology finance company whose main job is to increase corporate value by discovering and investing in new technology businesses with promising growth, providing various management support, business alliances, and strategic consulting to the invested companies. ## Magna Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Health Care, Biotechnology, Manufacturing As a Venture Capital / Accelerator / Private Equity Manager specialized in initial companies, SMEs and SMEs, They are generating profits by finding and investing in companies with promising growth potential. ## Translink Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology Translink Investment is a startup investment company. ## Sazze Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Jose, California, United States - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Primer Sazze Partners - We like to find founders who are making the impossible happen through sheer force of will and a refusal to accept hard truths. ## ZER01NE - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seochon, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Information Technology ZER01NE is creating an ecosystem for creative talents to collaborate with start-ups and developing ground of participation. ## Seoul Business Agency(SBA) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, E-Commerce, Health Care Seoul Business Agency (서울산업통상진흥원) is a Koran startup providing support services for small businesses to increase their efficiency and foster a stable business. The company provides support in the areas of technology, management, human resources, and more. ## Newborn Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongdong, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Mobile Apps, Travel, Internet of Things Newborn Ventures is an investment consulting firm that provides professional training courses and initial startup funding. ## KTB Network - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Information Technology Korea Technology Development Company, a government-funded investment vehicle specializing in technology-related investment opportunities, KTB Financial Group(“KTB”) has since grown into a comprehensive financial group offering a wide range of financial services, including securities, asset management, venture capital, and private equity.KTB alsohas expanded our global network by actively entering overseas markets includes the United States, China, and Thailand. ## GS Shop - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Mobile, Apps GSHS is Korea’s foremost multimedia retailer as well as a global leader in TV home shopping.GSHS strives to fulfill its corporate vision of ‘Value No. 1 Online Commerce Leader’, working tirelessly to create a new quality of life by enabling our customers to shop conveniently whenever and wherever. This vision is the guiding light that hasfueled our growth to the very apex of Korea’s multimedia retail industry.GSHS focuses on creating a shopping environment that is convenient and accessible. To this end, we provide shopping services not only via TV, internet, and shopping catalogs but also through new media platforms, including digital cable TV, IPTV (internet protocol television), smartphones, and tablet PCs.We continuously strive to enhance our customers’ quality of life. We search all corners of the globe for quality products that can further enrich our customers’ lives, and we never stop thinking about new services that would provide added convenience. ## Atinum Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence Atinum Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in the growth stage startups in the IT, biotech, and healthcare sectors. ## Samsung Venture Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Health Care Samsung Venture Investment is plays the role of driving the discovery and development of new businesses and technologies. ## Dayli Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical Dayli Partners is an investment firm. ## Magellan Technology Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Mobile, Analytics Magella Technology Investment is a venture capital firm based in Korea that invests in techno-centric startups.